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Dun and fort at Crammag Head is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a dun, a small stone-built defensive structure typical of Iron Age settlement in Scotland, together with associated fort works that suggest multiple phases of occupation and defensive enhancement. The monument represents an important example of Iron Age settlement pattern in the south-west of Scotland, demonstrating the defensive priorities and architectural practices of communities in this region during the later prehistoric period. The site's surviving earthworks and stone structures continue to provide evidence for understanding settlement hierarchy and defensive strategies in Iron Age Galloway.
Dun and fort, Crammag Head is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1964. View the official record →
Dun and fort at Crammag Head is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1964.
Dun and fort, Crammag Head is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM1964.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dunman,fort,Slock Mill (1 km), Barncorkrie,farmstead 350m NNW of (2.1 km), Barncorkrie,farmstead 450m NE of (2.2 km).
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